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218 Bee with a fast twisthttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?375153-218-Bee-with-a-fast-twist&goto=newpost
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:17:12 GMTHi, here I go again with another odd question, does anyone have a fast twist 218 bee (1:7.7) and if so do you shot heavies (70-77gr) and if so with good results?
Thanks
AndyHi, here I go again with another odd question, does anyone have a fast twist 218 bee (1:7.7) and if so do you shot heavies (70-77gr) and if so with good results?

Thanks

Andy
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Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:31:23 GMTI"m thinking of ordering my dream rifle.
I like the looks of a skinny long barrelled single shot, and the .30/30 is an excellent C/B cartridge.
So, I'm thinking of an 1875 Sharps, with the long barrel.

My Pop gets this ALL. . .THE. . . TIME. Apparently, that's the only thing falling blocks have ever been chambered in. [smilie=b:
]]>Single Shot GunsBigslughttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?375006-When-you-take-YOUR-falling-blocks-to-the-rangeTo ream or not to reamhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374986-To-ream-or-not-to-ream&goto=newpost
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 23:39:46 GMTI have two 12,7x44R rollers. One is of Remington manufacture for the Swedish military and the other is a husqvarna also made for the military. I'm thinking of having a good smith ream the Husqvarna out to 50-100, or if the case will chamber, to a 50-110. This is strickly a black powder loading I'm thinking of doing with a 300 gr round nose. Also thinking of using Fg grade powder. Other than the long case not fitting and me not going crazy with the powder any real issues why I should not ream this chamber out? Your thoughts are invited.

Or, just have it reamed for 50 Alaskan, and use only BP for fuel. A 50AKBP
]]>Single Shot GunsMOAhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374986-To-ream-or-not-to-reamhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374899-38-S-amp-W-is-prudent-gunsmithís-choice-to-restore-antique-rook-rifles&goto=newpost
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:41:00 GMTA condensation of Ed Harris article from The Fouling Shot - cross-posted by permission:

The attraction of the British "Rook Rifle" concept is that medium-bore cartridges, similar to black powder revolver cartridges, when fired from a rifle, are quiet. They make little more noise than standard velocity .22 LR, but they hit harder than a .22, making them more useful for dispatching larger small game animals or farm varmints such as coyotes or groundhogs.

The small powder capacity of the similar .38 S&W cartridge is an advantage for this purpose. Powder positioning is not an issue affecting ballistic uniformity, which it can be in the longer .38 Special case. New .38 S&W brass and factory ammunition are readily available. No factory +P or jacketed loads are produced in this caliber, so the .38 S&W is the prudent gunsmith’s choice to safely restore black powder action rook rifles to service. It is also historically appropriate, because it dates from the same era as the long-obsolete .380 Rook and .360 No. 5 British rook rifle rounds we would use it to replace.

There is a very modest velocity gain when the .38 S&W cartridge is fired from a rifle, but its potential for producing a supersonic, “cracking loud” report is very limited. This is because the expansion ratio of a longer rifle barrel exceeds the limitations of its tiny powder charge for adiabatic expansion. The result is that standard-pressure, smokeless .38 S&W revolver loads, at less than 14,000 psi, using fast-burning powders like Bullseye, produce ballistics from a rifle very much like the .38 Special fired from a 6-inch target revolver. I say, that is just right for "rural-agricultural" and "suburban pot shooting."

A wide-flat-nose or wadcutter at subsonic velocity performs on of proportion to its kinetic energy. A .38 Special wadcutter deposits about the same energy into a 20cm gelatin block before exiting that .45 ACP hardball does. Modern .38 S&W hand loads assembled with large meplat 190-grain cast bullets with about 2 grains of Bullseye or TiteGroup do likewise. No expansion occurs at these velocities, but the straight-through penetration is simply astounding. In the 1880s the .380 Rook and .360 No. 5 were used for culling "park deer" and if pressed to shooting coyotes and such the .38 beats any .22 rimfire in spades!

I had no interest in trying to see how "powerful" a load I can assemble for my .38 S&W Rook Rifle. I have a .357 rifle which scratches that itch. The objective from the beginning was to enjoy a mild, small capacity cartridge producing ballistics almost like a large-caliber air rifle, exploiting a heavy, blunt, slow bullet, ideally "silent without suppressor" at 600-700 fps and under NO cirsumstances over 900 fps, which would produce low noise, while being hard hitting, equal to full-charge .38 Special from a 6-inch revolver and accurate out to 50 yards.

In particular, I wanted to explore the possibility of using as heavy a bullet as could be launched at the lowest velocity which would reliably exit the barrel, which we found to be about 600 fps with soft lead, 190-grain FN bullet from the rifle and 500 fps from a 5" S&W Victory revolver.

A 1:10" twist 9mm barrel ensures adequate gyroscopic stability with 190-gr. bullets at <700 fps.
In previous extensive testing of a .38 Special barrel to fit this action, having a 1:20" twist, I found it very accurate with standard pressure as well as +P 110-158-grain revolver loads. Heavier bullets over 180-grains had to be driven about 1050 +/- 30 fps to be accurate and stable, resulting in a LOUDER gun, which I DIDN'T want, if the obective was to dispatch both small furry and hooved edible critters in the garden, without disturbing the neighbors.

The “object of my desire” was a handy, short rifle, less than 36” long, less than 5 pounds. The result is both stealthy-quiet and "hard-enough" hitting. John Taylor turned down and fitted a Green Mountain "Gunsmith Special" 9mm barrel and chambered it with a Manson .38 S&W "Rook Rifle" reamer having a 3 degrees Basic forcing cone of .363" major diameter at the case mouth. It engraves the noses of either the 36-187H or 36-190T Accurate bullets upon chambering, just like Eley Tenex chambered a Winchester 52.

While it is true that firing a heavy, "fat" .362 lead bullet raises pressure a bit when being squeezed down into a 9mm barrel, the resultant pressure-rise is well within the design limits of our “Infamous Bunny Gun.”

Other barrels I have for it chambered in .38 Special +P and .45 ACP operate nicely at 20,000 psi or so. Testing of .38 S&W heavy-bullet loads has substantiated that normal revolver loads squirting soft lead .38 S&W slugs down a 9mm barrel are mild, extract easily and are accurate. The Manson .38 S&W Rook Rifle reamer provides a gradual forcing cone into the origin of rifling, and has proven highly satisfactory with both factory .38 S&W ammo and standard-pressure, heavy-bullet handloads. Fired cases are lightly smoked, primers are round, and a clean burn indicates efficient use of the tiny 2-grain powder charge. Charges which have proven safe and accurate in the rook rifle, S&W Victory Model and S&W Model 32-1 Terrier are 2 grains of TiteGroup or Bullseye with either Accurate 36-187H or 190T bullets or 2.5 grains of Bullseye, WST, or 452AA with the 36-151H, 36-155D or 36-159H.

My "Lettuce Protector" was built on a pre-war H&R .44/12mm shotgun frame. These are a simple rebounding-hammer break-open design, without transfer bar, made from the 1890s until just before WW2. Before 1900 these guns were chambered for the .44 Game Getter (.44-40) shot cartridge. Guns produced after WW1 are marked either .44/12mm or .44/.410, being chambered for the Eley Two-Inch cartridge. It is common for these old guns to be found, having been rechambered for American 2-1/2" or 3" shells.

My Bunny Gun pictured is 34-1/2 inches long and weighs 4-1/2 pounds. I have found it best to utilize an "optimum trajectory" in which the maximum bullet rise over its 100 yard useful trajectory does not exceed about 3 inches. I take a 6:00 hold on a typical small game animal until the front sight bead about covers the critter, and then if it does, I just blot him out and shoot.

With the .38 S&W cartridge this works out to a 75 yard zero and a 90-yard "point blank" range, at which the path of the trajectory drops about 3" below line of sight. The maximum useful range where rifle velocity decays to about the same level as a revolver near the muzzle is 150 yards, with 36 inches of drop, about the height of an Army E silhouette if you must discourage or repel marauding, Wild Indians, Sasquatch, or Zombies invading your garden vegetable patch. Please don't shoot The Moth Man, as latest intel here says he's really a CIA Black op, but is supposed to be "friendly."

Ten-shot groups with .38 S&W factory loads and simple open sights average 3" at 50 yards, and 6" at 100 yards. This is about the same as I do with an open-sighted lever-action cowboy rifle firing .38 Specials. Entirely adequate for making "gong music" on the steel targets and scaring Mr.Wabbit.

The lightest charge I can measure, 1.7 grs. of Bullseye using RCBS Little Dandy Rotor #00, with Accurate 36-190T exits the 20 inch barrel every time, at 600 fps, and from the 5" S&W Victory at 500. They are quiet enough to shoot without ear protection and hit 3" below the front sight at 50 yards, making 3" ten-shot groups. Raising the open sight elevator to the second elevator step centers the group at 50 yards. Using the third step and blotting out the 12" gong at 100 yards I ran ten straight hits, and again on the full sized “E” silhouette framing the shoulders with the front sight. The slow bullets whacking the steel targets make more noise than the gun going off!

For those wanting to build their own "American Rook Rifle" which can also use factory loads and for which a companion revolver is affordable and readily available, the .38 S&W cartridge represents absolute “Cat Sneeze Perfection!”

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]]>Single Shot GunsOutpost75http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374899-38-S-amp-W-is-prudent-gunsmithís-choice-to-restore-antique-rook-rifles40-65 WCF in a mod 67 RB. ?http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374685-40-65-WCF-in-a-mod-67-RB&goto=newpost
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 19:32:26 GMTThis is a Swedish 67 12.7x44 that I am relineing to 40-65 WCF. Iím not exactly sure what pressure levels this gun could take but have no intention of coming close.
Rifle will be used for close range deer hunting with 100 yds being a very rare occurrence. The liner, dies and brass should be here...This is a Swedish 67 12.7x44 that I am relineing to 40-65 WCF. Iím not exactly sure what pressure levels this gun could take but have no intention of coming close.
Rifle will be used for close range deer hunting with 100 yds being a very rare occurrence. The liner, dies and brass should be here next week sometime.
I plan on getting a mold from Accurate. Iím looking at a double cavity that cast 2 different boolits. Both will be plain base. One is the 41-273 F and the other is a boolit designed more for the 41 mag. This would be used for general plinking.

While I may shoot some black most will be loaded with smokeless using bottom end loads. Powders will be unique, 4759, 5744 and R7
Looking for velocityís on the 273 gr in the 1200 to 1400 fps range.

Thoughts, suggestions, concerns etc?
Thanks, Woody
]]>Single Shot GunsWolferhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374685-40-65-WCF-in-a-mod-67-RBJohn Campbell, author of The Winchester Single Shothttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374618-John-Campbell-author-of-The-Winchester-Single-Shot&goto=newpost
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:43:26 GMTI was wondering if anyone has ever gotten in touch with John Campbell, who wrote the books The Winchester Single Shot and The Winchester Single Shot II? He also wrote articles on single shot rifles and for several magazines. I wanted to ask him and talk to him a little on the Winchester 1885 rifles.I was wondering if anyone has ever gotten in touch with John Campbell, who wrote the books The Winchester Single Shot and The Winchester Single Shot II? He also wrote articles on single shot rifles and for several magazines. I wanted to ask him and talk to him a little on the Winchester 1885 rifles.
]]>Single Shot GunsDavid LaPellhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374618-John-Campbell-author-of-The-Winchester-Single-Shot22lr. To 22 wrmhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374593-22lr-To-22-wrm&goto=newpost
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:29:11 GMTOn a winchester 1885. Can a 22LR be reamed to 22 WRM.
22LR Barrel .223
22WRM. .224
Would the barrel diameter cause any pressure
Problems.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProOn a winchester 1885. Can a 22LR be reamed to 22 WRM.
22LR Barrel .223
22WRM. .224

Would the barrel diameter cause any pressure
Problems.

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]]>Single Shot GunsTrophy Tomhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374593-22lr-To-22-wrmHate when this happens.. 357-44, not 357http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374541-Hate-when-this-happens-357-44-not-357&goto=newpost
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:49:35 GMTI got a nice looking TC barrel at a gun show a few months back from an individual (cash and carry). It was an odd (to me) .357 barrel with a rib and a flip up rear sight and elevation adjustable front sight. Guessing something for a silhouette guy but it has a screw in shot shell choke and is...I got a nice looking TC barrel at a gun show a few months back from an individual (cash and carry). It was an odd (to me) .357 barrel with a rib and a flip up rear sight and elevation adjustable front sight. Guessing something for a silhouette guy but it has a screw in shot shell choke and is ported.

Well when I go to plunk a 357 mag into it, it falls into a hole much to big for a .357. Chamber cast reveals it has been reamed to 357-44 Bain&Davis. Interesting round but nobody even makes dies for it anymore. I guess I have a new paper weight until I stumble across the B&D dies someplace. Not worth investing a ton of money into.

I hate when things like this happen. I could have spent that $150 on something more useful.
]]>Single Shot Gunsarlonhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374541-Hate-when-this-happens-357-44-not-357Encore Rifle strenthhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374496-Encore-Rifle-strenth&goto=newpost
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:25:31 GMTI have several encore rifles in calibers to 7mm mag, 35 whelen and 45/70, but have never seen anything printed as to where it stands as compared to 86 Winchester strength, ruger #3 and #1. When a person gets to 45/70 loads or 35 whelen its hard to figure out. All you testers out there should have a...I have several encore rifles in calibers to 7mm mag, 35 whelen and 45/70, but have never seen anything printed as to where it stands as compared to 86 Winchester strength, ruger #3 and #1. When a person gets to 45/70 loads or 35 whelen its hard to figure out. All you testers out there should have a lot of info!!

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]]>Single Shot Guns30-30 guyhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374496-Encore-Rifle-strenthJes contact info?http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374426-Jes-contact-info&goto=newpost
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:39:00 GMTI need to contact him about a possible rebore.I need to contact him about a possible rebore.
]]>Single Shot Gunskogerhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374426-Jes-contact-infoNew porject!http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374331-New-porject!&goto=newpost
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:41:48 GMTFound this for not too bad a price and MO goes in the mail today. Given I already load for the 8.15 and have played with a few Schuetzen rifles this one shouldn't take much to get going. None of my others have been this nicely engraved or carved. It oughta be here next week.

https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101137544
]]>Single Shot Gunssharps4590http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374331-New-porject!Found a 1873 Springfield Trapdoor. Tell me what you knowhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374308-Found-a-1873-Springfield-Trapdoor-Tell-me-what-you-know&goto=newpost
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:13:38 GMTSo I know a guy that has a 1873 Springfield Trapdoor in 45-70. Heís looking at selling it. I havenít put my eyes on it other than the photos that he has sent to me. From the serial numbers, it appears to be from around 1886. He says that it has a 33Ē barrel, but that just doesnít seem right. ...So I know a guy that has a 1873 Springfield Trapdoor in 45-70. Heís looking at selling it. I havenít put my eyes on it other than the photos that he has sent to me. From the serial numbers, it appears to be from around 1886. He says that it has a 33Ē barrel, but that just doesnít seem right. Am I correct in this thinking? If so, could it be 32Ē? It has a Buffington rear sight and the cleaning rod. I donít know if he has actually shot the gun or not, but that is fixing to be asked. Not sure if anything has been refinished on it or not, but Iím not concerned about that as it will be a shooter when I take it out. All Iíd ever shoot through it is handloads with BP and not Smokeless. Let me know what you think and Iím going to plan to make a trip and put my eyes on it in the very near future. Also, how many grooves would this barrel have? My 1873 Winchester has a 5 groove barrel.

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]]>Single Shot GunsBabbott213http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374308-Found-a-1873-Springfield-Trapdoor-Tell-me-what-you-knowBreech seater picshttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374128-Breech-seater-pics&goto=newpost
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:07:43 GMTI have seen several threads in reference to breech seating. Here are some photos of different types of breech seaters.
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top is plugged case, then a push seater, toggle seater for CPA 32.40, toggle seater for...I have seen several threads in reference to breech seating. Here are some photos of different types of breech seaters.
top is plugged case, then a push seater, toggle seater for CPA 32.40, toggle seater for Ruger #1 375 H&H.
This shows breech seater before the bullet is seated
Can't get this pics turned for some reason. This is the breech seater with the lever pushed forward to seat the bullet.
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]]>Single Shot GunsGWardenhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374128-Breech-seater-picsPulled the trigger on a Henry in .357, soon to be MAX!http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?374106-Pulled-the-trigger-on-a-Henry-in-357-soon-to-be-MAX!&goto=newpost
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 01:26:08 GMTI have been contemplating it for a couple of weeks? Traded e-mails with Mr. MAX, himself. Spoke for a Henry .357 from Bear Arms in El Dorado, MO, Mike Bellim will chamber and throat it for .357 Max and bear Arms will ship it to my local Gunsmith. I should have it by end of the month? Interested,...I have been contemplating it for a couple of weeks? Traded e-mails with Mr. MAX, himself. Spoke for a Henry .357 from Bear Arms in El Dorado, MO, Mike Bellim will chamber and throat it for .357 Max and bear Arms will ship it to my local Gunsmith. I should have it by end of the month? Interested, check out 357maximum.net
Reports to follow, hc18flyer
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